Wax model for bronze casting - art week in the Ticino mountains

Peccia, Switzerland

Summary

The technique of wax modeling is very fresh and immediate, the material is easy to work with. During the course you will learn the many possibilities of this technique and various tricks. The theme of your own work is freely chosen and you will receive individual creative and technical support from the course leader.

Direct modeling in wax makes it possible to create a free form or figure that can be cast in bronze more quickly and cost-effectively without a great deal of effort. At the end of the course, the model is delivered to the art foundry for bronze casting using the lost wax process. We will be working with the Perseo foundry in Mendrisio, where we will have a guided excursion during the course.
Course Objective:
At the end of the course, participants will have one or more sculptures ready to take to the foundry. They will have learned the technique to work autonomously. They will receive information on different modalities and tricks with many examples of contemporary artists. A summary of the most important information to take away will be provided.

Course language: Italian.

Language skills Course leader: EN/ES

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Creative Retreats, Sculpting, Modeling, Nanas / Objects
Date: 2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03
Language(s): Italian, Spanish
Level: Beginner
Place: Peccia, Switzerland
Accommodation: not included
Catering: No meals
Services: The atmosphere in the studio is ideal for getting started in artistic work.

Working together in the course groups encourages creative design.

All necessary material is provided by us.

The Scuola di Scultura maintains its buildings, workplaces and technical facilities to a professional standard.

The didactics of the Scuola di Scultura combine practical creative work with theoretical consolidation.

In our seminars, you will be taught and accompanied by highly qualified instructors.

Accommodation

There are various options for organizing accommodation during the courses. You can stay together with the other course participants in one of the Scuola's accommodation buildings, or you can book one of 4 studio apartments directly on the school's premises. You can also book a hotel room with breakfast or rent a rustico in the area.

Costs for accommodation in one of the Scuola di Scultura's course houses:
Double room for 1 week: 200.- CHF
Single room for 1 week: 300.- CHF

Catering

Breakfast & lunch will be organized by the participants themselves and can be arranged freely, in the evening there will be a meal together in the Ex-Osteria in Prato Sornico.

Various chefs are happy to cook for our course participants and offer dinner at the Ex-Osteria Mignami during the week (Mon-Fri). Dinner costs CHF 26 including starter/main course/dessert (drinks such as wine, beer etc.) can be purchased from them by the bottle.

sequence

Arrival: Sunday meeting point 5.15 p.m., organizational matters, setting up the studio, moving into the accommodation and eating together, if desired.
Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 12 noon, 2 pm to 5 pm.
In addition, you can work freely.
Departure after the end of the course, possible until 10 am on Saturday.

Arrival

Arrival by public transport from Locarno SBB railroad station. Take the "Vallemaggia" bus to Bignasco, then change to the Postbus to the "Peccia Paese" stop.

By car via Gotthard (A2) / San Bernardino (A3/A13) or Chiasso (A2) / Exit: "Bellinzona Sud/Locarno" direction Locarno (main road) / Locarno tunnel / Exit: "Vallemaggia/ Centovalli / Onsernone" (DO NOT leave Locarno!) continue in the direction of Vallemaggia (from the end of the tunnel another 40 km to Peccia)

Coming from western Switzerland and Valais: Simplon route to Domodossola / Centovalli / Ponte-Brolla, then turn left into Vallemaggia (from here 35 km to Peccia)

Scuola di Scultura 1, 6695 Peccia, Ticino, Switzerland

Cancellation policy

After this, if you cancel up to the day of arrival, you will receive a 100% refund of the booking price.

Cancellation of course/seminar/accommodation: From registration up to 4 weeks before the start of the course/seminar, a cancellation fee of 10% will be charged for the course, seminar and accommodation. 4 weeks or less before the start of the course/seminar, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged. If you cancel 1 week or more before the start of the course/seminar, the entire fee is due unless you provide a replacement.

Dates

2026-06-28

2026-07-03
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